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WELCOME TO STROUD RECREATION

Stroud Region Open Space & Recreation Commissions (SROSRC) serves the community with parks, greenways and recreational programming throughout the

Stroud Region.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

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Chair Yoga

Tuesdays

SEP-OCT Series: 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 & 10/3

OCT-NOV Series: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 & 11/7

2pm-3pm

Day Street Community Center

$12 per class or $40 for a whole series! Register HERE.

Beginners class utilizing stretching, pranayama (breathing), meditation and asana (physical postures) with the support of a chair. Instructed by Andrea D.

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Comedy Night Fundraiser

September 29

Doors Open 6pm
Show begins 6:30pm

The Renegade Winery

$25 tickets; $30 at the door. Tickets HERE!

Presenting: Jim Dailakis, a New York City-based Australian actor/writer/comedian. Dailakis has been touring the USA for 23 years, headlining many major comedy clubs and venues. He’s currently writing for several feature films. He has shared the stage with Jerry Seinfeld, Larry the Cable Guy, Aretha Franklin and Weird Al Yankovic, to name a few. Energetic and animated, he loves to make you laugh!
 

Ticket sales for Comedy Night directly support: 

Skate Park Project

Pickleball Court Project

Dog Park Project

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Dog Park Trivia

 

Second Thursdays of the Month

6:00pm

The Willowtree Inn

No registration necessary.

FUNdraising event to support Stroud Region Dog Park Project! Join us for trivia at Willowtree Inn, and a portion of the night's dining proceeds will go toward fundraising for a Stroud Area Dog Park. Any additional donations will be accepted that night, or you can visit our 

Dog Park Page.
 

*Please note, Trivia will not be all about dogs or played by dogs. (un-fur-tunately.)*

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Spooky Stroudsburg Scavenger Hunt
October 1-31, 2023
Play Any Time

Free! Play any time!

Submit your answers HERE.

Please help! Astronaut Alicia wants to visit every planet in our Solar System, but she’s forgotten where she’s been!

 

 

Collect the names of all 12 planets that she has visited by finding her pictures around Downtown Stroudsburg. 

If you find all 12 answers and submit them, you’ll be in the running for the grand prize! 

All ages are invited to participate in this Scavenger Search at any point during the month of October. All clues are within walking distance. The activity will take approximately 1 hour.

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Wednesday Walks

10am-11am Every Wednesday

(Weather Permitting)

Free! Call ahead or PREREGISTER HERE to tell us you'll be there and to get updates on any changes.

Our interpretive walks provide company, conversation, and nature knowledge. Relax, get some fresh air, and enjoy the views of the season!

Locations vary by week of the month.
(Click underlined locations below for directions.)

1st Wednesday: Yetter Park

198-184 Wilson Ave,

East Stroudsburg, PA

All first Wednesdays of the month will meet at Yetter Park and loop north around Brodhead Creek Park for a total walking distance of 2.2 miles. Points of interest: man-made waterfall, forest. This is a flat, gravel trail.


2nd Wednesday: Yetter Park

198-184 Wilson Ave,

East Stroudsburg, PA

All second Wednesdays of the month will meet at Yetter Park and loop 1.5 miles south around East Stroudburg High School for a total walking distance of 1.5 miles. Points of interest: creekside, forest. This is a flat, gravel trail.

3rd Wednesday: Forevergreen
1539 Cherry Lane Rd,

East Stroudsburg, PA

All third Wednesdays of the month will meet at Forevergreen Nature Preserve and walk an outer and inner loop for a total walking distance of 1.5 miles. Points of interest: forest, meadow. This is a mostly flat trail with some hills. The trail is part gravel, part grass. In wet conditions, there may be mud.

4th Wednesday

Pinebrook Park

4070 North 5th St,

East Stroudsburg, PA

On fourth Wednesdays, we will meet at Pinebrook Park North Parking Lot and walk south, crossing into Brodhead Creek Park, looping, and returning. (2.25 mile loop.) The trail is all gravel and very flat other than one large hill between the two parks.

5th Wednesday (if applicable): 

Zacharias Pond Park

99 East 3rd St,

East Stroudsburg, PA

All fifth Wednesdays of the month (if applicable), will meet at Zacharias Pond Park for an out-and-back trail which crosses Independence Road and goes through the Gregory's Pond trails. Total walking distance of about 1.5 miles. This trail is mostly flat gravel with some hills. Some parts of the trail are more wooded. One short section is rocky, requiring some balance and dexterity. Points of interest: ponds, forest, geology, view of Terra Greens golf course.

Please Pre-register, as space is limited, and we will not prepare for the walk if no one is registered.

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Snowshoe Walk

Dates and Times dependent on Snow Conditions.
Location to be announced!

Rent a pair for $5 or bring your own snowshoes for free! Register HERE.

Trek the snowscapes of the Poconos this winter! Snowshoeing dates and times will be scheduled based on snowfall and demand, so get on our “Snowshoe List” early to secure your rentals! No commitment necessary, we email out the schedule and fill rental shoes from there! Register on our website, email us, or call us to get on the list!

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Slow Flow Yoga

Tuesdays

10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 & 11/7

4pm-5pm

Day Street Community Center

$12 per class or $60 for all 6 classes. Register HERE.

Beginner flow class utilizing pranayama (breathing), dhyana (meditation) and asana (physical postures) to bring the whole body into balance. This class will move slowly and continuously syncing the breath to movement while taking time between poses to create a meditative and relaxing full body workout. Instructed by Andrea D.

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Movies in the Park 

Casper (1995): 9/30 at 6:45pm (Rain Date 10/1)

Dansbury Park

No registration necessary.

Pocono Cinema and the Friends of SROSRC are bringing the movies outdoors! Bring your own blanket or chair, and settle in to a movie night with family and friends! Pro tip: bring layers to keep warm & cozy throughout the show.

 

The show is free to all thanks to our wonderful sponsors! If you enjoy the event and are able, we are happily accepting donations. Donations support Parks and the Cinema in order to continue providing enriching community events like these.

In the event of unfavorable weather, updates will be posted on Facebook, Instagram and here at StroudRec.org

Sponsored by: 

RC Realty Group of the Poconos, Inc.

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop

Jimmy's Ice Cream

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Mom & Me Masquerade

October 14

6pm-8pm

Chipperfield Elementary

$40 for one mom and one child.

$5 each additional child.

$35 additional mom.

Register HERE!

Dress up together with your little one as super spies, ninjas, pirates, heroes, or in black tie attire! Masquerade as whatever your hearts’ desire! There will be dancing, a photobooth and refreshments!

SPACE LIMITED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 9th. Please register under just one mother’s name. One child will be automatically admitted with your registration. You will need your emailed registration receipt to enter.

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Saturday Strolls
Last Saturdays of the Month
11am-12pm

(Weather Permitting)
Locations Vary by Month
(Click underlined locations below for directions.)

Free! Call ahead or PREREGISTER HERE to tell us you'll be there and to get updates on any changes.

Explore nearby parks and trails! Our interpretive walks provide company, conversation, and nature knowledge. Relax, get some fresh air, and enjoy the views of the season!

August 26, 2023; Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge; U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service

An invigorating walk over the creek and rolling hills of Cherry Valley’s “top nine loop.” About 2 miles. Paved trail; several cardio-inducing hills. Estimated time 1-1.5 hours. There are two Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuges in the area. We will meet at the one that was once a golf course: 2138 Crossdale Rd, Stroudsburg, PA. Please make sure that you are heading to the right address before you start your drive. Please note that dogs are not allowed at this location.

September 30, 2023; Mount Nebo; Middle Smithfield & Smithfield Townships

A forest hike at a Poconovian altitude. 2 miles. Wooded trails with some roots, rocks and fallen logs. Some very demanding hills and challenging downward slopes, but no huge climbs in elevation. Estimated time 1.5-2 hours. Meets at Mount Nebo Regional Park: 230 Mt Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg.

October 28, 2022; Glen Park; Stroudsburg Borough
An adventurous rhododendron-lined out-and-back trail along the lower Brodhead Creek. About 1.5 miles. Wooded trail with roots, rocks, some mud, and varying inclines, but no large hills. Estimated time 1 hour. Meets at Glen Park: 152 Collins Street, Stroudsburg.

November 25, 2023; No stroll this month due to holiday.

December 30, 2023; Levee Loop Trail Community Walk

Close out 2023 with a 4.5 mile guided yoga walk around the Brodhead Creek between Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg. In partnership with Boundless Yoga, there will be and introductory stretch, along with one planned stop for short-standing sequences and plenty of opportunities for impromptu yoga along the trail. Varying views and terrain, from wooded forest paths, to bridges, to the top of the grassy levee itself. Some short roadside sections; some quick sections of steeper terrain require dexterity and balance. Meets at Yetter Park (19), 198-184 Wilson Ave (end of Roosevelt Ave.), East Stroudsburg, PA

Please Pre-register, as space is limited, and we will not prepare for the walk if no one is registered.

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Family Mystery Mocktail Party

November 3

6pm-8:30pm

Day Street Community Center

$15 per person. Register HERE.

A game of make-believe for all ages! A friendly fortuneteller has invited you to the grand opening of the new shop, Percy’s Predictions! But beware, everyone in attendance has secrets, and one of them may be planning the fortuneteller’s downfall! Spend an evening play-acting, finding clues, meeting friends and (pretend) foes, and solving mysteries! Punch and light snacks will be provided.

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Greenways and Park Stewardship

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Friends of SROSRC:

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Join a committee or advisory group & help plan for the future of recreation, parks, and trails in our region. Click on any of the icons above to learn more. 

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Our Connections Magazine is ready to view! Click above to download a comprehensive guide to programs & events, plus pool and camp updates!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & DONORS

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